Forum Discussion
Can I remove Modern Comments and revert back?
Send feedback to Microsoft to let them know what you think about the so-called modern comments; for instructions, see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-do-i-give-feedback-on-microsoft-office-2b102d44-b43f-4dd2-9ff4-23cf144cfb11.
Microsoft's rationale about "posting" is mentioned in the support article at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/using-modern-comments-in-word-edc6ae71-0a2d-49fe-8faa-986f1e48136a (which you may have seen already).
Finally, you should see an option to temporarily revert to the previous, more user-friendly interface at File > Options > General. Clear the check box next to "Enable modern comments."
OK, I have been reading through eight pages of complaints about this new Modern Comments feature in Word. Does Microsoft just ignore complaints about the dysfunctionality of its products that are based on real-world experiences of its users? Surely there is someone who can correct this egregious design error and restore comments to its original format for those who want actually to get some work done!
- Use the "Feedback" facility under the Help tab of the ribbon. The more people that do that, the more likely it is that some action will be taken.
